The Asia‑Pacific Biopesticide Community of Practice (ABCoP), launched by APAARI in May 2024, is a vibrant cross‑sectoral platform that unites researchers, industry stakeholders, policymakers, regulators, NGOs and government agencies across the Asia‑Pacific region. Its primary mission is to promote knowledge exchange, foster collaboration, and accelerate the development, regulation, and trade of biopesticides—a sustainable alternative to conventional chemical pest control.
- Mr. Igor Rylkov, International Affairs Manager, All-Russian Plant Quarantine Center, under the authority of Rosselkhoznadzor (Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation), Moscow Oblast, “Biological Crop Protection – Key Facts on the Current Situation in Russia.” rilkov.igor@vniikr.ru
The All-Russian Plant Quarantine Center (ФГБУ «ВНИИКР»), under Rosselkhoznadzor in Moscow Oblast, actively promotes biological crop protection across Russia through several integrated approaches. As a core scientific institution within the Federal Service, it leads the development and deployment of biological control methods—such as introducing entomophagous insects, pheromone-based traps, and biovaccines—to combat quarantine and invasive pests in both field and greenhouse crops. It also hosts forums and round‑table discussions with agricultural stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and research centers to refine regulatory frameworks and disseminate best practices in bio‑protection. In addition, VNIIKR serves as an educational hub: through its licensed Training and Methodology Department, it offers certification courses, practical seminars, and internships to Rosselkhoznadzor personnel and regional phytosanitary specialists in biological plant protection techniques and quarantine monitoring. By combining R&D, regulatory input, capacity-building, and stakeholder engagement, the Center fosters widespread adoption of safer, more sustainable biocontrol solutions throughout Russia’s agricultural sectors.
The Union of Biological Producers in Russia (Союз биологических производителей России) is an industry association that represents the interests of companies and organizations involved in the development, production, and promotion of biological products in Russia.
- Dr. A.D.N.T. Kumara, Senior Lecturer, Department of Biosystems Technology, Faculty of Technology, Southeastern University of Sri Lanka, “Advancements and Prospects of Biopesticides for Sustainable Agriculture: Global Trends and Insights from Sri Lanka.”
Under integrated pest management frameworks, bio-agents can effectively suppress pests without harming non-target species, thus aiding in biodiversity conservation and food safety. Nonetheless, challenges such as inconsistent product quality, lack of farmer awareness, regulatory limitations, and higher initial costs are noted as barriers to large-scale adoption. Overall, the analysis calls for strengthened local research (often dependent on short term external research funding without follow up), improved regulatory pathways, targeted extension services, and public–private partnerships to fully realize the potential of biopesticides in Sri Lanka’s transition to a more sustainable agricultural future.
Background
Building on foundational work from a 2020–2023 STDF‑supported initiative led in partnership with AgAligned Global, ABCoP aims to harmonize regulatory frameworks (especially around Maximum Residue Limits), strengthen technical capacities in residue analysis, biopesticide production, and data validation, and thereby enhance safe trade opportunities. With monthly sessions open to all interested experts and newcomers, ABCoP ensures continuous regional engagement. The community supports APAARI’s broader vision of sustainable agriculture by bridging national decision‑makers and the private sector to advance biopesticides as a cornerstone of integrated pest management in the Asia‑Pacific
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